Clearaudio Innovation Compact Turntable

Description

Innovation Compact Turntable

Overview

Perfectly matched materials meet patented Clearaudio technology. The 70mm-thick platter of the Innovation Compact consists of dynamically balanced polyoxymethylene (POM) and is powered by a high torque DC motor with precision bearings, developed exclusively for Clearaudio.

The optimally designed chassis keeps resonances out of the audible range and guarantees maximum stability in a housing made of a massive panzerholz (bullet proof wood) and aluminium sandwich. Timeless design with quality built to last for decades. To enhance flexibility the Innovation Compact has the option to mount a second tone arm, making it possible to play a rich variety of music from across the decades.

Suggested Tonearms, TT5, Tracer, Magnify, Unify
Suggested Cartridges, Charisma V2 MM, Talismann V2, Concerto V2

Main Features

• • • Fully manual luxury belt drive turntable.
    • High torque DC motor.
    • Optical Speed Control (OSC)
    • 70mm main platter made out of synthetic material with high density and excellent dimension stability, dynamically balanced
    • Clearaudio ceramic magnetic bearing provides virtually friction free rotation.
      
    • Three speed control.
      
    • Provision for second tone arm mount.

Specifications

• Construction Details: Resonance optimised chassis, made of laminated wood and aluminium with precision CNC machined surface
• Speed ranges: Comfortable speed change, 33 ⅓ rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
• Drive unit: High torque DC motor with belt drive, Electronic Optical Speed Control (OSC)
• Bearing: Clearaudio CMB ceramic magnetic bearing in main platter upper drive platter assembly. Inverted bearing in lower drive platter
• Platter: 70mm main platter, made out of synthetic material with high density and excellent dimension stability, dynamically balanced
• Feet: All turntable feet are fine adjustable
• Speed accuracy: measured < ± 0.08 %
• Power consumption: Max. consumption 9.3 Watt, Normal operation 2.5 Watt, Standby mode: 2.5 Watt, Off mode: 0.0 Watt
• Total weight: Approx. 12 kg (without tonearm and power supply)
• Dimensions: Metric 460mm x 485mm x 157mm (with tonearm base, without tonearm)
• Warranty: 5 years if the Manufacturer’s guarantee card is filled out correctly and sent back within 2 weeks to Clearaudio

The standard finish is a combination of black, silver and acrylic, wood finish is available at a modest additional cost. A Selection of Clearaudio tonearms and cartridges are available, at extra cost to suit this turntable.

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